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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25
4 METHODIST PREACHERS LIQUOR,

On a certain occasion, one Pdul
Denton. Methodist preacher III Tex
as. advertised a barbecue with bet
ter liquor than is generally furnish
ed. When the people assembled,
desperate in the crowd cried
ont: "Mr. Paul Denton, your rev
erence has lied. You promised MS
not only a good barbecue. bnt bet
ter liquor than is generally furnish
cd. Where's the liquor
"There 80 answered the mission
ary in ton Of thunder, and point
ing long, bony finger at match
less double spring gushing up in
two strong columns, with a sound
like a shout Of joy, from the bosom
of the earth. "Thcre a" he repeat
ed, with look terrible as light
ming, while his enemy actually
trembled at his feet ; "there X the
liquor which God the Eternal brew
ed for all his children. not III the
simmering still, over smoky fires,
choked with poisonous gases, and
surrounded with the stencil Of sick
ening OdOr and corruption, doth
our Father in Heaven prepare the
precious essence Of lIic-pure, cold
water. But in the glade and grassy
dell, where the deer wandcrs and
the child loves 10 play, there God
brews it, and down, way down in
the deepest valleys, where ioun-
tain murmurs and ills sing; and
high up ON the mountain tops,
where the naked granite glittcrs
like gold IN the sun, and where the
storm gathers; and Oui on the Wild,
wild sea, where the hurricane howlS
music, and the big waves roar in
chorus, sweeping the march OF tod
there hc brewS H., the beverage
of lifc-hcalth.giving water And
everywhere it is a thing OF beauty,
cleaning in the dew.drop, singing
in the summer rain, singing nthe
ice.gem. till, they seemed turned to
living Jewels; spreading Il golden
veil over the setting sun, or a white
gauze around the midnight moon ;
sporting in the cataract; sleeping
IN the glacier, dancing IN the hail
shower, folding bright curtains
softly around the wintry world,
and weaving the manycolored IRIS,
the seraph'> zone of the ar, whose
wrap Is raiudropS of the earth, and
whose roof istnc sunbeam of heaven
all checkcrcd over with the crlcs-
tial flowers Of the mystic hand OF
refraction-that blessed llfe.water.
so poison bubbles on It's brink
its foam brings not madness and
murder; no blood stains It's liquid
glass pale widows and starving
children weep not burning tears IN
its depths. Speak out, my friends,
would you exchange it for the de-
mons dnnk-alcohol ~
A shout like the roar Of the tenn
pest ans weled-"No' -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

"Who held up Moses hands
while Joshua fought ~ asked the
superintendent. "hur ana Aaron"
shouted the good boy. "She and
Aaron" softly corrected the new
school ma'am, the strong point of
whom was grammar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

An Irishman wh) had on IA very
ragged coat was asked of what stuff
il was made. "Bedad, | don't know"
said he "but | think the most of it
ia made OF fresh air.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25
nR a. MARTIN.
4
SURGEON HSSA DENTIST,

Respectfully informs the public that
lc has resumed the practice Of his pro-
.ssiOn s-ders left al the store OF l.. J.
Fravel, In Woodstock. willreceiye pro-
rlpt attention
May II, '54-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

TT0TT can live at home, and make mOse
VIII money at work for Us, than at
IHI anything else in this world
4 w Capital not needed you are
started free. Both sexes all ages. Any
one can DO the work. Large earnings sure
from first start. Costly outfit and terms
free. Better not delay. Costs you moth.
ING to send us your address and find out !.
IL you are wise you will do so at once
II. HAIIKrr 4 Co., Pottiapd, Maine.
Dee. l0--ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

Al contemporary, noticing th'
marFlageof deafand dumb caagle
Witty and galIautly y::.,;s;..sssSo. {
unsp takalhe bliss
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

A little boy from Michigan, on
his first visit to the seaside, seeing
a steamer approach the coast, called
out, excitedly: ooh, mama, Just
come and see : There's big loco
motive taking a bath"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

"Those who use our goods are
very much attached to them,' is
what porous plaster company ad'
vertises.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

Ronr.S, NALsrR. JSo. hALLEh
{yTALKER & KELLER
w ATTORNEYS -AT-LAW.
WOODSTOCK. VIRGINIA.
~ Oflce on Court Street.
One member Of the firm will be- in Mt.
Jackson from 3 o'clock Thursday after
noon, until Saturday night of each week.
Office over lrwiu's Drug store.
Nay 'sf-f
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

DR. T. 7. LOCKE.
IL SURGEON DENTIST.
OFFICE: Main St., OPP. the Court House,
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
Teeth extracted by the improved meth
oil, perfectly harmless TO the most delicate
persons Artificial teeth inserted in any
manner desired Special attention given
20 filling teeth with gold or any Of the
cheaper Filings.
viii visit EdinbuIg regularly on the lst
and 3rd tuesdays OF each month. at which
tine be can be found at the residence of
Mr. Joseph Evans, opposite Hopcwell's
drug store. July 10, Sly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25
THE HERALD JOB OFFICE,

4. ATIOLNE. AT lAW,
Commissioner III Cbancory,
AND NOTARY fUbalc.
Mt. JACKSON. !'.0lN 3
Say a Sly. q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25
s#ENANnoAH HsstLD
ADYERTIsfNe RATRs.

Yas Iais '0'a"H' 01s 5000
Qusrt. . yo.Vv
Eighth 1900
One square Que ysar, lV'pV
Local Notices per line over 100, 30
l." less " loo.
Loyal ads. , squares a W. seo
Additional squares, Leg
Sales not exceeding 3 SO. a W. S.oo
Additional 80 Ky
Squaresin egalnotices and sales II in.esch
All other squares inch.
Professional cards, 81. ons year, 10 "
Number Of insertions must be marked on
manuscript or they will be charged until
forbid.
No local notices inserted for less than 26s
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25

4 u. WYNKOOP,
4 p T. ~ q n Y At LAW v.
Office .forasrly occupied by 1Ucu and
Magrader.
WOODSTOCK VA
Wiipr4ctics iu thecourtr Of Shenandoah aud
sirceut counties
- special attentiougiveu 90 the collection Of
sltimsand ainegal Observation-Disclosures his cartV
NfLLsHfS Mt. JAcEsos 90 Friday and satur-
tsy, before the 2nd Tuesda, % each month. At
Dr.. L. n Ioriau's once
Nav Is. i-t-tf
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-25
lam OUT AGAIN.

All persons having stumps on their
premises that they want taken ont, or
farms cleaned, will do well to call on OF
address A. NJ. EVANS,
aug. 13-3m. Edinburg, va
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET.

burrhK-2ylL Zoe per II.
htEsWAX-lial5c g 10.
hsANs-Caliiornia, In bags, 3A@ic, Lima,
70 sacks, nc higher.
SokN-ln the shuck, new, SIC; old, b)c. oo
.okNAFAIe-W white, in sHcEr OF Is ms, 6Oi
''rAln meal, I'M sacks OF ~ lbs, b5c
AhhAGE-P4 Gjlac per n, ,,.-...
q Ohtf,t-C Cream hpltc per n; half cream
- yer hi skinned, loo per n,
vlDEk- la barrels, 81 20; half Barrel IS o.
H'0s-pUll at BplSc.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08
csNrRAl LnCAL MARKET.

APPLIES \Iirn - process, eNapuratcd Ice;
So. Sliced 1c, bright quarters DE-. ....
pHAN-ro jobhcrs at mills sacked "' g
'Gt,,n>-pr, salt. lut,c. .hori clear SMOKED,
IKE: ur,l,f t,si macon, 3, hams, l'N&1i,
"bAKlNG PuWpEK-pr. Prices nud H9yai
lands. on. - -; l2-oH., uUi 2tg-lhs " ~
One spoon. 2-oH., 900; i-nho1'ci a-ol', loj I,,o
fs NlcNnudrcs y. lh, iuri "A No, 'oci y 3D.
70 - oIit,rnin. 100 bags. &c, lima~, &c,
BiUIN9-ln bags tuc r duh', on hpuld VIC
I mI"o'p p fancy broom $50. y do & %,
'.,r ~ , string green straw ~ 20, 8 string
Tluw 81 b. string green s. A'2 StrlhH yell
BSii.ntNo MArENiAI-C ooperrd lime s. %
,iJu iu uuIk II 30. llnstcring lHtn- " 81
Il Dnui huIf Use per bu Cement, kps-
ls,oI, g, ,uprr hbi. Louisville e. w, English
GriInnd $40. Michigan plaster 81 %. WIN
N sSStn to"ps ~Applcs, sib cans 81 oorl 70
.Inl ..nlluu cans 81 bsGjr ~; hlnckhclric>,
III -. straw brir,'-, go u l'' s"">'hri irs'
4 VI. rasphcru'-, en- 3O' ,Whorilyn"irirs'
norm Z piper Ten 40. " iu~luW s. 49,
.tilNr.l 20, lrtde ut the West 4, Jersey
I5. lndrprudcut $50; luh-tcis, .M = lnG
-. d., STEERS. 'p' M, ~ o.aI -, p Hsnl
.hi -uc. ~ %, ucacuc,, ~ ..'t- '5. IN
lII-t uuc ttmlN SD. r1rN June ,1,
| gtfroyi,i~ 800, ~noks "lc French 2F@-lc
.ra. salmon, columbia ltNrr 2", Shcrh-
| m,utp lri. shuWp, 3tt' 500, t"mni'cs, lh
| ~ lu. tltitorurt ftuit cuttings \pri-
oot,.-.,tl! %: pltckuorr.D-, % if ln; gu"'e-
n,irr, -,i. r~pnrrl,-. -F" 900; -IrnWngr-
r.r.. ,lU. cherries, white OBJ %, huck -,
beaches. .,.IoN itr,-tour 2si, Wlutr cling,
.lH. y.uII.. e. Iit pear, Do.
rhN,htH- -Nu. \ Toe b 20, 40. B y Boz.
cream -oIu ,.sl,nc. Excelsior So. ginger snap
Au.AN .gc, lemon cr'nu do 80, 'uA's
.ru.. .-.c, fuicEWcFs rye, aphahcls
Coff.s Choice RIO. 2lc. prime. 22r; tel
.c, u.Wurih. 1i,t &C. Arlnen, 2i' &C..
i. IsIt n ff 70
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CIRCULAR


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please ornovvo
TO- trade
dbootan Andepartne
and
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TAessi11Ss,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08
GALVEsrON cOrfEE MARKET.

GALvE9TON, Sept -Wholr-lIe drtI,l- Pee.
port small stocks and market unchanged
ordinary -; good oriiuHry,2lN; mlr, ~
Iriiuc, ~. cn"ice, -; poaherry, %; govern
ment Java; -.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


RECTs AT UNITED STATES PORTS.
GALVESTON. sept. The following Is t
statement OF cotton receipts at
m pOrfs ulNpus
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08

4 fine line Of Imported Toilet goods
Al Willis Il Co.'S
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08
GALVESTON COTTON.
NEW ORLEANs COlTON.

new ORLEANS, sept l,-Spot cotton closed
steady. QuOtntians unchanged
Snles, 2.UD. StOck, lI,gyl.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08

COSSOLS.
,ospoN, sept 7.-Cousoi' closed lo' '''
.-r.,. silver, ti'l
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08
7HE MARKETS..
yINANdIAl.

rocks AND BONDS
-.pt stocks and Bonds
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-09-08

Fortunate Family.
David NicholsoD's Liquid Broad Or
Extract Malt, At T. 4 Little ~ Cos
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NV YORK COTTON FV4V NE7'

Futures closed easy ioa point, lower
-.I.-. pI1,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02
COURT ITEMS
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS.


Fishhurne AZ inst Ferguson. From
Circuit Court Of Franklin. Affirmed.
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion
Judges Fauntleroy and Richardson dis.
seniing
Mutual Association Society Of Virginia
against Scottish L. & \. ms rance Com
pany From Circuit Court CRY Of Rich.
mond. Reversed, Judge Lacy deliver
ng the opinion.
Dugger against Dugger From the
Corporation Court OF Danyille. Re-
yersed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering the
1pini0n.
Graeeley against Grayeley From the
Corporation Court Of Danville. Reversed
Judge Richardson delivering the opinion.
Kerr against Kerr From the Circuit
Couu Of Augusta. Affirmed, Judge
Hinton delivering the opinion.
NJ Arter against Griggsby. From the
Circuit Court OF LouIon. Reversed,
Judge Lacy delivering the opinion
+ gletOn against Whillle, receiver.
From the Circuit Court of Henry. Az
irmed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering the
opinion
r & ID. r. r. Co. against Norment
From the Circuit Court Of the city of
Richmond Affirmed, Judge Richardson
delivering the opinion. Judge Faunlleroy
dissenting.
Garland's administrator against Gar
lands administrator From The Circuit
Court Of the city Of Lynchburg Re
yersed, Judge FauntIeroy delivering the
opinion.
Torain's administrator against Rich
mond and Allegheny Rtiro al Company
From Circu Court Of Nelson. Reversed,
Judge Richardson delivering the opin
ion.
Cralle against Cralle From Circuit
Court Of Mathews Affirmed ia part and
reversed In part. Judge Lewis delivering
the opinion.
Jones against Finch. From Circuit Court
Of the city Of Rirhmond Reversed.
Judge Richardson delivering the opinion.
Lord Il Packham against Reynolds,
and Roberts administrator against A
and +. r. K Co. Rehearing denied.
Smith Il Wimsait against ChiltOn's as
signces. Put on privileged docket.
The court will adjourn for The term on
Friday the 9th instant.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02

John Lacy was before the Police Court
on the charge Of lrespassing on the
Union passenger depot The evidence
not being sufficient the case was dis.
missed
Mike Welsh was arragued on the
charge Of as uliins and striking VII
liam Smith Welsh was discharged
The case of William L Pollard and
Andrew Stewart, the latter negro vino
ran into "a wagon ON The corner of Frank
lin aud Seventeenth streets, full parlicu
lars of which this paper published yes
icriay. was heard Both were fined s.
and 20 Is for fighting in The street, and
Stewart was ined 2J for carrying con
cealed weapons
William Williams was before the courl
on the charge of obtaining goods from
Thomas Grogan under false pretences
The case was dismissed
The five delicate tramps who found .
nights .odeing in the well heated cells o.
O. he Second police station. were before
ihe Police Court yesterday. + rec of
them were given marching orders. one
WAS sent 90 jail, where lie will renal,
until Monday. when he Will be set free
and one. Jacob Flynn, was sent to jail
for three months al his own request.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02

Brilliant Marri-ge at the Monumental
ohurch-The Alleged Adams Robbery
One Of the Mysteries What Was Done
In the Courts-Items Of General Interest.
Last night the marriage Of MI Thomas
\ Carter and Miss Agnes A Mayo, both
representatives, of TWO Of The oliest aud
best known Virginia families, was cele-
hrated in brilliant style at The MOnu
mental church, Rev. : r. John B. Newton,
assisted by Rev. Robert A Mayo Of
Baltimore, a cousin Of the bride. Off
Cialing
The church was brightly lighted and
beautifully decorated ia Amanner worthy
OF so happy an Oc aston. and Illustrative
Of the brightness and Joy which the many
friends of the couple wish Tor them in
their future pathway through life. Mr.
Frank Davenport was the "be~t man "
and the bridesmaids aud groomsmen
were:
Miss Ann Carter and Mr Randolph
P,ylon.
Miss Hattie Ross and Mr. L T d. My
ers, Jr
Miss Mary Pegram and Mr. j. r Eller.
son.
Miss Helen Rutherford and Mr. John
RedwOod OF Baltimore
Miss Fannie Ross aud Mr. Dudley Mac.
Donald.
Miss Eva de Trcville and Mr.. Manly
Curry of ST. Paul. Minnesota
Miss Josephine White and Mr. John
Rutherford
Miss Jessie Tyson Of Baltimore and
Mr. William Wickham
Miss El zaheth Jordan Of Cine nnati
and Mr. Ed Mayo.
Miss Grace Adams Of Baltimore and
Mr. Roger b Atkinson
Miss ~allie Mayo and Mr. c. w Branch.
Miss Juliet Carer and Mr. Henry abel.
Among the visitors present were Mr.
Rozier Dulancy of Washington Colonel
and Mrs John Ross Of Lexington, Mrs
John llamden Chamherlayne of Pc er.-
burg, DR. & Shirley Carer of Washing
ton, MI and Mrs Bradley Sanders john
s1n If Baltimore, Mr. and MIS- Charlie,
G0ldsborough Of Baltimore. Captain
Il ,herl Lee Of W,st Point, Colond and
Mrs lhomls II Carlero Prince William
Mr. and Mrs Alec. ke of Culpeper, and
Mrs. Helms of Nashville Tenn
After the wedding an informal rccep-
tion, alend,d d only by the relatives and
immediate acquainnnces Of the contract
ing p rites, Was given at the residence Of
Mr =. II Mayo, father of he bride.
Mr and Mrs Garter have lett for Ash
willie, North Carolina, on bridal
trip. and have the hearty good wishes Of
their numerous friends in Richmond and
elsewhere.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02
BorEroURr COUNTY ITEMS.
Interesting Revival-Three Fugitives from
Justice Arrested
F1NcAsTLg. "a. November 30.

FNcAsTLE, Va. November 30.
Editor oftio Rictm0nd Duly Times
Dear Sir.-Aner the usual quiet times
succeeding q warmly contested election
We have plea-uranle excitement in our
quit village brought about by a three
days meeting and exercises OF the Young
Mems Christian Association Of this plsc,
assisted by number Of delegates from
other places The exercises were prin
cipally conducted by Messrs William.
AMI licklidcr who are prominent Off
cinls In The State association, and were
much enjoyed by the young and Old. Thr
interest manifested. Will it IS hoped, add
largely 20 the memb -rship Of the assOcia-
tiOn here, and be- conducive 10 iis ma e
rial advantage The meetings were
closed last night with an earnest appeal
rom tie association. aud also from the
R-y T. W Brown, pastor Of the Meth
Odi-t Episcopal church Mr. Brown will
continue the good work during the pres
cnt week, and will keep alive the interest
80 awakened so long as he has material
TO work upon.
We have another excitement Of quite
different nature In the successful arrest
Of three fugitiyes from justice by our in
domitable Deplly Sheriff, : l.. Heck
These parties were indicted by a grand
jury Of our county at the September
term last-One for arson. one for malicious
cutting and one for grand larceny-and
all successfully eyaded arrest until be nch
warrants were placed in the hands Of Mr..
Heck, who with perseverance thai
.haracterizes a hero OF the Dime Novel
detective, ran them to earth and los ged
them in our Jail Their trial will pr'ba
bly, take place at our December term Of
county court which begins on the second
Monday in tha. month. J. q.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02
SUIT AGAINST THE CITY.

Mr & +. Belvin Brings Action for Dam
Verde for the city.
The City Circuit Court was in session
yesterday nearly all day irving The case
of Charles l.. Belyin against The CilY of
Richmond
The plaintiff in his declaration alleges
that lhe city Of Richmond on the DIST Of
February, 1887, Obslmctcd Capitol str el.
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, by
stretching TWO ropes across the street ;
and Mrs Bclvin was driving horse al
tached TO buggy when the horse passed
under the rope nnd the top oi the 0ugg,
coming in contact with The rope the horse
be, an,e frightened and unmanageable
and ran away. upsctling the buggy,
throwing Mrs Brlvin violently 10 the
ground and dragging her under The buggy
a distance Of one hundred yards, inflct
ing serious injuries 10 her body and limbs
for which the plaintiff claims damages TO
tbe amount Of $4,000
The jury ere Manchester gentlmen,
the counsel were Mr.. Charles V Mere.
aith for the cily of Richmond and Judge
Joseph Christian and Messrs. Atkinson
and Dayie. for the plaintiff.
After hearing the evidence, the jury
were instructed By Judge Wexford lhal
the Judge Of the llusiings Court had a
right to have ropes slrechied across
Capitol street In front of the Courtroom.
10 he deemed IL necessary TO preserve
quiet during The LOurs in which his
rouri was in session aud if the jmy found
that Judge Atkins did So order The r pes
TO bee stretched there, they must fined for
the defendant
The jury were out but a short while
and returned, giving a verdict in favor of
the city.
Counsel for plaintiff moved that the
verdict be ovcrrulrd. The court T. fu-ed,
whereupon Mr. Belvin. by counsel, took
an exception, which may mean that the
case will 90 TO The Supreme Court of
Appeals The plaintiffs have ten days
in which to file their bills Of exception
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02
HENRICO COUNTY.


4 Prisoner Released on Hsbeas Corpus.
Yesterday morning, Judg' f. c. Minor
heard at Henrico County Courthouse .
wri OF habeds corpus under the follow
ing circumstances
On the l2th NJ November. on the COM
plant OF Mr.. l.. I. Wickham, who Il .
farmer, warrant WAS issued by Justice
Edwin Rugg for the arrest OF Jef john
son, for stealing Mr.. Wickhsm's corn.
On November l4th, Justice Rugy tried
the case. found johnson guilty, and sent
him TO jil for three months.
Later il was deye oped that Squire
Rugg was not q justice OF the peace, and
that his act In The matter was Illegal
Last springIwhen justices OF the pea .
were elected ia the district wherein Mr.
Rugg resides, only two were elected in
stead Of three, and Justice Rugg thought
in consequence, that though his former
term OF Office had expired on June 3Oth,
he held over because OF the failure TO elect
a third justice.
Judge Minor heard the matter fully.
took the papers. reserved his decision.
and allowed jeff Johnson 20 give bail
for his appearance next Mond'y before
his court
Judge Minor also appointed Edwin
Rugg n justice Of the peace for llenrico
county, so II he was not one In Noyem'
Der he is justice in December
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02

ATKINSON Died. In the city Of Marches
ter, Of cOnsumDu IN, 40 her residence. corner
OF Elesent an Dec itur -trcet Mary Helen,
vile Of George +. Atkins n. aud daushto' II
Nathan A and linda B EIO nix aged ~ years
Her funer ] will take place at Bainbridse-
Il eet Ba Itst church al pm. to-day.
GIBSON Died. at 1 am, NOvemb = that
IN residen OF Mr. Jef werr. Mrs Mary
f. Gibson, In The Mt NTH Year Or net age.
EsON.-Died. suddenly. AT New Y rk.
Novembero q. 1857. Dr. John j micson, IN the
sir seventh yer Il his age naive OF
Glasgow. Scotland.
MBAD.-Diop, sOvember 81, 1871, 4 Gran te
Chesterfield county. Va. Mrs. Sallie O. veal.
wife Of Mr. L. u. Mead. aged twenty two
years.
1UCKER-Died. on Tue day evening at ten
minutes past 'rlo K. Al her late residence.
No. 5l5 W m Twenty NTH street. ars. mary
l.. iut ker; aged thir rev n years.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-12-02
THE ADAMS ROBBERY MYSTERY.
The Investigation Continued Untii the
Nert Regular Meeting.

Yesterday evening at 5 o'clock the
Board OF Police Commissioners met at
the Office Of the CHIEF of Police to In.
yestigate the alleged robbery at the resi-
dence OF Policeman Joseph &. Adams,
No. 62l North Twenty nth street.
The TINES reporter was present 10
hear and record the testimony, but Major
+. I ID. Myers, president pro TEN OF the
Board, in the absence of the Mayor. who
is sick at home, stated that no reporters
could be admitted. as The custom OF the
Board was TO investigate these matters
privately. The reporters thereupon
quietly left the room.
The proceedings, as learned outside,
were these
Sergeant Tomlinson testified that he
interviewed Mrs Adams and was told BY
her tina no jewelry had been stolen, and
that only eight dollars in money was
Kissing.
Said he TO TIMES reporter: II you
want my opinion, will give il. Adams
was never robbed At ALL
Major Poe, Chief OF Police, and Officer
f. r. Robinson, both testified, the latter
giving evidence similar TO that Of Ser.
gcant Tomlinson. The general impress
sion drawn from their [, ,stimony was
that no robbery had been committed.
A letter was read from Mrs. Adams, in
which she said that her husbands state
ment was correct, and that she did not
remember what she said to officer
Robinson.
Officer Adams made statement be.
fore he Board o the effect that he had
heen robbed of Sll40 00 in money. and Of
jewclry, all aggregaIing in value 1882 90
lie W8s positive In stating this, aud was
firm in his opinion that on last Monday
morning before six o'clock his house
had been entered and the above mention
ed property stolen
Mr. Adams wore his arm In sling, he
having two DAYS ago stuck a fork into
The arm close to the wrist, inhicting a
painful wound
The Board continued the case until the
next regular meeting, which will be the
second Thursday in December The rea
son for pO-ipOnement is 10 have before
lhe Board Samuel Michael, Captain
Pleasaris. Justice d. Donali, and Ser
geants Whit ok and Matthews, to give
evidence TO the fact that some time ago
Officer Adams tried TO borrow 500.
which evidence is 20 be used against The
accused officer as a reason for his account
Of the robOrry OF sll4
Policeman Adams, the accused, goes
back on duty pending the Boards action
al the next meet ng.
As the case stands al present il Is de-
cidcdly mysterious, and the public will
have 10 draw their own conclusions until
further developments.